Roles of Woody Root-Associated Fungi in Forest Ecosystem Processes: Recent Advances in Fungal Identification

Jill A. Hoff; Ned B. Klopfenstein; Jonalea Tonn; Geral McDonald; Paul J. Zambino; Jack D. Rogers; Tobin L. Peever; Lori M. Carris

doi:10.2737/RMRS-RP-47

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Roles of Woody Root-Associated Fungi in Forest Ecosystem Processes: Recent Advances in Fungal Identification

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Authors:

Jill A. Hoff, Ned B. Klopfenstein, Jonalea Tonn, Geral McDonald, Paul J. Zambino, Jack D. Rogers, Tobin L. Peever, Lori M. Carris

Year:

2004

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/RMRS-RP-47

Source:

Res. Pap. RMRS-RP-47. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 6 p.

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Abstract

Interactions between fungi and woody roots may be critical factors that influence diverse forest ecosystems processes, such as wood decay (nutrient recycling); root diseases and their biological control; and endophytic, epiphytic, and mycorrhizal symbioses. However, few studies have characterized the diversity and the spatial and temporal distribution of woody root-associated fungi in forest ecosystems. Molecular genetic techniques that facilitate fungal identification are now available to help investigate complex and dynamic interactions of these fungi.Publications Web Site:https://www.fs.usda.gov/rm/pubs/rmrs_rp047.html

Keywords

Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes, fungi, endophyte, polymerase chain reaction, root rot, Zygomycetes

Citation

Hoff, Jill A.; Klopfenstein, Ned B.; Tonn, Jonalea R.; McDonald, Geral I.; Zambino, Paul J.; Rogers, Jack D.; Peever, Tobin L.; Carris, Lori M. 2004. Roles of Woody Root-Associated Fungi in Forest Ecosystem Processes: Recent Advances in Fungal Identification. Res. Pap. RMRS-RP-47. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 6 p.